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Funeral Services For Dr. Dorothy Height

Funeral services for Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, the nation's prominent civil rights advocate, counselor to U.S. presidents, and founder of the Black Family Reunion, held annually in the Nation's Capital, will be laid to rest on Thursday April 29, 2010.


Dr. Height, known for donning elegant hats, was a tireless advocate for civil rights, and the advancement of women. She was president emerita of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), the organization that leads, develops, and advocates for women of African descent as they support their families and communities.

Dr. Height was awarded America's two highest civilian awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994 by the President Bill Clinton. She was also awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2004 through an act of Congress.

Dr. Height's annual Uncommon Height Awards that celebrates the achievements of Dr. Height will be scheduled this October in her honor. Last year's event recognized Oprah Winfrey for her accomplishments in media. Also in attendance was the legendary actress, Cicely Tyson.
Dr. Height passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Howard University Hospital of natural causes. She was 98.

A schedule of celebratory services in her honor follows. 

Tuesday, April 27

6:00 – 10:00 p.m. --- Dr. Height will lie in repose at the NCNW Dorothy I. Height building for a public viewing.

Wednesday, April 28

2:00 p.m. --- The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will conduct a public Omega Omega Service at Howard University. Dr. Height served as national president of the sorority in 1947.

7:00 p.m. --- A “Community Celebration of Life” memorial will be held at Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The memorial is open to the public.

Thursday, April 29

10:00 a.m. --- A funeral service will be conducted at Washington National Cathedral and is open to the public. The burial service will follow at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Maryland.

President Obama is scheduled to give the eulogy.

Photos of Dr. Height. (Gallery 1 | Gallery 2)
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